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United Kingdom GDP Annual Growth Rate

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Trump says he's willing to consider raising gas tax

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The slowdown in the pace of GDP growth came as consumer spending rose by just 0.3% in the first quarter after surging up by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. Since co...

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Alphabet exceeds expectations as the 'dominant force in digital advertising'

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Tech startups protest retreat from net neutrality

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Bill to avert shutdown for 1 week clears House

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New York lawmakers make plan to release Trump's state taxes

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Mulvaney: Trump's Full Tax Reform Plan Not Likely Before June

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Trump says he reversed major NAFTA decision after pleas from Mexico, Canada

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